Didn't need to go to your profile to see we have in common those things that are more important than topics or subject matter. Saw it in your comment on Transparency Bot's intro. Saw it in this post and even moreso in this reply. Seems some of us are in it for reasons other than the money. I mean, we all probably want money, but it's obvious to me that it's not your primary reason for being here. Funny part is that while it is probably my primary reason for being in Steemit, I can't imagine taking the bot path many have alluded to. Even if I could afford to. Lol. Not to step on any toes. It just seems like trickery to me. Auto votes seems way contrary to the idea here. What if you have me on auto vote and I post something you absolutely don't agree with? I guess it doesn't matter to some. Sigh. Oh well. Really nice reading you. You're a great and educational writer. Glad I follow you in spite of a possible non-commonality or two. Hehe. Paz y mas.
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Ah, so it was the transparency bot rant comment. :) I think I actually threw the kitchen sink at that one, too.
Okay, well, then you've basically been hit with my thoughts on bots. And the complicated but intricate webs they weave between themselves and actual human users.
I do have to say, though, not using bots is the harder path. It's tough when you watch others inflating their rewards. I'm not going to equate it to anything like a capital crime or some major morality faux pas because it's not. It's a means to an end. Unfortunately, despite all of the arguments, old and new, I'm not yet convinced they even need to exist let alone of their absolute importance.
Auto voting is another thing. Good spotting that. I understand why people do it. I appreciate the confidence in me or whoever, but I do want to be read, too.
I came here for the money. I stay because of the cause. Not so much to join others in it, but to carve out my own little space, and hold to whatever principles I'm holding to. And for me, that means posting, commenting and curating. Then repeat. :)